Bucyrus Erie crane truck
 

Well, here it goes my first build ever. I want to build a 3 axle 18t crane truck in 1/14 scale, like this.
https://i.imgur.com/LrkCriZh.jpg

So far the only thing have made is a clamshell bucket and it is only about half finished, but here is what I have done so far.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V...303_134544.jpg

Feel free to tell me your ideas :).

Shawn

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I will follow this build . I've been writing a list of stuff I need to build it . I have the operating manuals for it and the chance to have the real one and then they scrapped it ,so sad . Mike

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I'll be watching, too. You can see my 25B build here http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...ead.php?t=3705

I haven't done anything on it for a few years now because I've moved and don't have a place to set up my shop yet.

And another crane project here with a clam. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...read.php?t=992

Don't be afraid to build weight into a clam. Weight equals digging ability.

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:bounce:Looks like your off to a great start. Will be watching with great interest. I raln one that looked like the Bucyrus only it was built by American so my vote is for #1..:bounce: I keep thinking I should try one but havn't found the subject yet

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Thank you for following :)

Wow, really nice crane and it looks like you got a good starting point for the 25B.

Yes, I prefer the first one too.


Shawn

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Looks like your doing a 14B or is it going to be the 22B ? Any drawings for the upper works let me know. I have an extensive collection of Bucyrus-Erie parts manuals.

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I have not decided what crane type I'm gonna make, I'm gonna finish the truck frame and maybe the wheels before I start on the crane, I will be sure I ask you when I start working on the crane body.

Shawn

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Shawn,

I hope you also plan on a drag bucket? I have both for my NyLint conversion. The drag bucket is SO effective compared to the clam when trying to dig dirt or sand or any other loose material. The drag bucket always amazes me when I run it, it works REALLY good compared to the clam.

I like to use the clam to pick up solid objects like chunks of concrete paver blocks. Also, the clam is so sensitive to line control, any operator slip ups means you will likely drop the contents of the bucket. And one more thing, don't try to use a single wrap on the closer pulleys. It really does help to have more leverage on the closer line to help prevent lifting the bucket instead of closing it.

And, I would like to see the second one.:D

Jim

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Yes I do plan on making a drag bucket. For the clamshell I'm going to do a triple or quadruple wrap for the closer pulleys.

So I have 1 vote for the first one and 1 vote for the second one now, hmm... :p


Shawn

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I'll make it easy for you. Build both of them...........one with drag bucket and one with the clam :lol: The fact is you can never have to many........:bounce:
I will follow this for sure, Good Luck

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I will be watching this build since I am also a dragline fan and this kinda falls into that group. Personally I like the 2nd. one but I would say build the one that you have or can get the most information on. Info is key and very hard to find on some of these old builds. Good luck!!

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I agree with modelman. Build the one you have the most info on or can get the most info on. Should be an interesting build.

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I agree with him too. I have been able to find more info on the 22B so I'm going to make the second one.


Shawn

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Okay a quick update.
I purchased a knight hauler kit so I finally get this project started. :bounce:


Shawn

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Well the kit got here yesterday so i have a chassis to start on :bounce:. Now I need get some styrene for the fenders and cab.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-V...o/100_1485.JPG


Where's the best place to get styrene? And what thickness should I get?



Shawn

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Get in touch with fhhhstix (Travis) here on the forum, he can get you the styrene and help you with deciding what thickness you need.

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Okay, thank you for the info.



Shawn

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Sign shops and a decent plastic shop will have all the styrene you will ever need . I also use thin plexiglass . Mike

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Thanks for the suggestion i will keep that in mind.



Shawn

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Well, I'm back to work on the crane truck :popcorn:

I have started on the front cab, this is my first time working with styrene so I made some mistakes :o I don't think I did too bad for my first try :confused: what do you guys think?

http://imgur.com/Om6uVVeh.jpg

http://imgur.com/qmdeGuvh.jpg

http://imgur.com/k2Lcex3h.jpg

http://imgur.com/TDfeFG2h.jpg

http://imgur.com/HqTkA0fh.jpg

http://imgur.com/kAdpSOfh.jpg



Shawn

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Trail and errors that's the way we learn I think you r on a roll to success :cool:
Like it keep it going.:)

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So true. I think the worst part of the build is going to be the paintjob, I have never had much luck with paint :p


Anyway. I did get a little work done on the cab.

http://i.imgur.com/yyGkmwNl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Wb8W98Fl.jpg

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Looking good!! wish my unit crane was on a truck! maybe next year lol.

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Thanks, Stuff. Here is a little inspiration for you :)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6KxwkmA7k...trucker-12.jpg

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The cab is mounted to the frame :popcorn:
It turned out to be easier than I expected, I just had to make a bracket so that the cab mounts right to the stock bumper mount on the knight hauler frame.


http://i.imgur.com/nyjtukVl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Fyx3pw3l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5K1mBoJl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iYsRY7tl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Mf7GFnPl.jpg

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Just a quick update. I'm to the point where I can start designing the mechanical parts of the crane, which is good I guess :rolleyes:
Still a lot of body work to do, but after I get the crane working.

I need to start getting more pictures when I'm building :o

http://i.imgur.com/QwyNMqll.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qqfXYTMl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/F3HyQLal.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FQ5aEPVl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/osmiVsjl.jpg

Shawn

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Cool!

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Looking good mine hasn't moved an inch

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Thats an awesome looking crane truck! It looks like body work is coming together fairly quickly.

Any plans yet how you're going to do the crane part?

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Thanks.

Well, it took me awhile to get this project started. The hardest part was probably deciding what I wanted to do for my first build :p

Thank you.

I have a few ideas. For boom I'm going to use brass, which means I have to make up a jig of some sort to keep things square. As for the hoist, lift and drag winches i will use gear motors.

But I will have to get my lathe running :( before I can start working on things like the cable drums, pulleys or the swing ring.

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Hi Krewmember I have been designing bits of my truck the boom hers a picture . It's laser cut steel that I will weld together . Each section is scale 20 feet long I will make it so you can add or remove the centre sections they will bolt together . I'm getting a KH in June then I can start the truck part . Mike http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...psrolo2d5s.jpg

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SWEET looking Boom I'm so wanting that..........:bounce:

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That boom is really impressive. The laser cut steel is a great idea.
I will probably still be using brass for the boom, do to the fact that I have no welder.

I can't wait to see the rest your project. :cool:

BTW what crane do you plan on building? Bucyrus? American? Bantam :confused:

Shawn

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Bucyrus ! I saw one in a quarry 4-5 years ago and decided to build one then but had no clue about rc trucks until 3 years ago and a eureka lite went of in my head . I also found the operators manual which has a few drawings and measurements . I'm going to make the rest out of brass cabs etc . Mike

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Get one you can use it to help load Regs box on your frame

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Wonder if i can load/unload my steel-box girders with that size boom...........just thinking........

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I ran across this while looking for extra details to make for my crane hauler, they've got a few other bucyrus erie machines that may help out, each machine goes on to a page with more pics.

http://www.gerhartmachinery.com/equi...ines-cranes-2/

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I haven't posted here in awhile, this project has been on the shelf since my last post. I pulled it off the shelf and got a little bit of work done on it.

I rough sanded the cab roof and fenders.

http://i.imgur.com/8EnUYNHh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/O8X7oToh.jpg

I also added the grill and some small detail to the bumper as see in this photo

http://i.imgur.com/qWli2w5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c8lh2h4h.jpg

Still need to do the headlights, turn signals, the brass "Transit Crane" nameplate. And those vent things :confused:

I also did a little work on the crane's housing. Made the radiator panel which means the crane has a caterpillar engine ;)
I also added some rivets using a paper hole punch. The door now slides as well :p

http://i.imgur.com/9IW7Caeh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wVdxDH9h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CaxaLO2h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dO2owzyh.jpg



I'm still trying to figure it out how to go about making the cranes frame. my plan was to mill a base out of a block of aluminum, but I no longer have access to a milling machine. So that plan is out :( maybe I can solder together a frame out of brass :thinking:



Shawn

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Coming along nicely. I'm digging the B-E house. Maybe this will give you a little inspiration for soldering it from brass which is what I did before I had a mill. No build pictures but hopefully you can see what's what. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...read.php?t=992

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Thank you, that's pretty much what I had in mind.

I just looked in to what it would cost to make the base out of brass, and it would be a little out of my price range :o
But I have access to a welder, so I can probably use steel instead.





Shawn